Materials and Structures Expert in Aerospace Engineering – FOI

The Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI) is a government agency conducting world-leading research in defence and security to support Sweden's military and civil defence. Research spans several areas, such as underwater, cyber defence, space, electronic warfare, sensor systems, civil defence, CBRNe (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive agents), military platforms including weapons and protection, and security policy analysis. FOI's research plays a key role in building Sweden's defence capabilities.

Do you want to work to strengthen Sweden's defence and security? Do you want to work in an environment where you have the opportunity to make an impact? Do you want to have fun at work? Then perhaps you are our new colleague!

About the Position

You will join the unit belonging to Defence Technology. You will be part of the research activities where you lead and participate in research projects investigating how modern design and analysis methods can be used to characterize, simulate, test, and improve material and structural solutions for future military aircraft systems. The work aims to develop a broad assessment capability regarding multifunctional materials, material characterization, and process technology, as well as the field readiness and availability of materials.

Materials in military aircraft systems are exposed to high heat and heavy loads. New materials, new combinations of materials, and new process tools offer potential for performance gains that enhance capabilities, while signature aspects become increasingly important with maintained requirements for field readiness and operational availability. The field is broad, and the rapid development of computing power enables new design and analysis methods. There is also rapid development in the civilian sector, and it is important to understand how this can be translated into military applications.

You will function as a materials expert within the applied aerospace research activities, monitor and direct the research area, and support the activities through collaboration with other competencies at the agency.

Business travel is required to carry out project activities, meet with clients, and attend conferences.

About the Unit

You will join the Aerospace Engineering unit, which belongs to the Defence Technology department. Within the field of aerospace engineering, FOI conducts research and knowledge building in military aerospace engineering with a focus on aerospace assessment capabilities, flight signatures, and military aircraft system capabilities. This primarily concerns combat aircraft but also various types of unmanned aerial vehicles, helicopter systems, or hypersonic vehicles. The activities combine the system perspective and operational issues with aerospace engineering competence in disciplines such as fluid mechanics, structural and materials technology, flight signatures, flight mechanics, human-machine interaction, and more. Work is organized in both the analysis of threat systems and the synthesis of own future systems. The activities are in rapid growth with increasing demand.

Do you have the competence profile we need?

Requirements

We are looking for someone with a doctoral education in materials or structural engineering or equivalent experience.

You have experience in the following areas:

• Composite, metallic, or multifunctional material and structural solutions
• Translation of materials technology research results into applications
• Planning and management of research and technology development activities
• Good communication skills in both speech and writing in Swedish as well as English

We are looking for someone with a good ability to produce and present research results, and an interest in applied aerospace research. You have good collaboration skills and work easily with people of different competencies and backgrounds. You are self-reliant and feel secure in both carrying out and leading research and development activities. We place great importance on your personal qualities!

Merits

It is a merit if you have experience of:

• The aviation or defence sector
• Material development and testing
• Development or adaptation of software for numerical analysis of material or structural solutions
• Evaluation of structural properties through simulations and static and dynamic tests
• Process development and additive manufacturing
• Supervision of students or junior colleagues

What do we offer you?

The Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI) is a government agency conducting world-leading research in defence and security to support Sweden's military and civil defence. We offer a unique workplace where you get the opportunity to work on what is important for total defence and society as a whole. The research is applied both within defence authorities and among civilian actors and plays a decisive role in building a relevant and effective defence capability.

We consciously work for a good working environment with a good balance between work and private life. In addition, we offer a range of benefits. Read more about what it is like to work with us: https://www.foi.se/jobba-hos-oss.html (https://www.foi.se/jobba-hos-oss.html)

The position is a permanent employment that may begin with a six-month probationary period.

Apply for the Position

Do you want to be part of finding the answers for a safer world? Welcome to submit your application in the form of a CV and cover letter via the application button no later than April 26.

For more information about the position, you are welcome to contact the unit manager Mattias John Quas. Union representatives are Staffan Lindgren (Saco-S) and Magnus Lindström (OFR/S – ST). All can be reached at 08-555 030 00.

Since the employment is classified, Swedish citizenship is required. A security clearance with a registry check will be carried out prior to employment according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585). Prior to security clearance, certified copies of education and service certificates relevant to the position are requested.

FOI is an authority, meaning submitted application documents become public records that can be released to outsiders upon request according to the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act.

Offers from recruitment agencies are declined.